Programme Manager – M&A, Retail

Company: Experis
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Programme Manager – M&A, Retail

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Programme Manager – M&A, RetailThe location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working).The duration of the contract is 5 months.The pay rate on offer is £650 – £725 per day (via Umbrella agency).Role SummaryWe have an exciting Programme Manager opportunity, working to deliver transformation across the International FH&B business, aligned to UK FH&B strategic priorities. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning and delivering change across multiple selling channels and markets.Scope of the role We are looking for an individual with strong experience in leading complex change, who is able to manage ambiguity, communicate at all levels and keep focus on the end goal. The successful candidate will be joining a team of Programme Managers who act as a hub of best practice on project and programme management across the International business.Key accountabilities & responsibilitiesLead and manage successful delivery of our key International transformation programmes aligned to International’s strategic objectivesWork closely with the Director of Finance and Partnerships to deliver the required business outcomes and timelinesCo-ordinate and lead activity across multiple workstreams, ensuring dependencies are managed and activity is appropriately sequencedCo-ordinate activity across key teams external to International including Finance, Legal, HR, Technology, Corporate Comms and PropertyPreparation of key comms and updates to multiple internal and external senior stakeholders to ensure alignment on understanding of progress and decisions requiredOversee initiatives at all points of the programme lifecycle, from creating scope, objectives and investment cases, through to delivery, embedding into BAU and outcome deliveryLead cross-functional teams to understand the business requirements, problem solve and co-ordinate stakeholders, bringing content expertise where possibleIdentify and manage programme risks and issues, ensuring mitigation plans are in place.Establish and manage governance frameworks, including reporting cadence, escalation paths, and decision-making protocols.Develop and own the critical path plan for delivery, identifying and managing interdependencies between workstreams and other business activityTrack programme performance against KPIs and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful delivery.Work with the Communications Lead to develop and execute a communications plan for internal and external stakeholders, including programme updates, risks and milestones. xrnqpay Facilitate regular steering meetings, programme boards, and stakeholder briefings, internally and with external partiesKey skills and experienceExperience leading complex transformation programmes in either consulting or a consumer facing industryExperienced in communicating at all levels of the organisationM&A experience preferredIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website….

Posted: October 24th, 2026